Comparison

FlightMate vs FlightTime24

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FlightMate

Automates flight and duty logging with comprehensive records for flights, simulators, and regulatory compliance. Offers smart currency monitoring, roster integration, and performance analytics. Supports multiple international logbook formats and secure data syncing.

Highlights
  • Automated flight and duty logging
  • Comprehensive flight and simulator records
  • EASA/FAA/ICAO/CCAR/TC FTL monitoring
  • Smarter currency monitoring
  • Roster integration and automation
  • Pilot performance and analytics reports
  • Secure iCloud sync
Features
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-Automated Flight & Duty Logging Log flights directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Flight times, routes, aircraft details, and duty data are captured automatically — minimizing manual input and reducing errors. -Comprehensive Flight & Simulator Records Record every flight, duty, and simulator session with full operational detail: • Aircraft type & registration • Routes, times, landings & approaches • Simulator type, remarks, and training notes -Regulatory Compliance & Fatigue Monitoring • EASA FTL Monitoring Full EASA Flight Time Limitation calculations with: • FDP, duty, and rest compliance • Extended Recovery Rest tracking • Automated alerts before limits are exceeded • FAA Acclimatization Monitoring Automatically tracks time-zone changes and acclimatization status in accordance with FAA guidance — with clear warnings and alerts. Expanded International Logbook & FTL Support • Transport Canada–compliant logbook format with integrated duty & rest monitoring • China (CAAC) logbook format with duty & rest tracking • Japan (JCAB) duty & rest monitoring added • Adaptable international duty & rest engine, allowing country-specific rule sets Smarter Currency Monitoring • New visual indicators make license, medical, and recency status instantly clear • FRM (Fatigue Risk Management) Monitoring Track cumulative fatigue risk with intelligent alerts to support safe scheduling and decision-making. - Roster Integration & Automation • Automatic roster entry and logging • Company-specific roster imports • Roster vs. actual flight time comparison • Accurate duty reconstruction without manual re-entry - Pilot Performance & Analytics Generate professional performance reports: • Planned roster vs. actual flight comparison • Duty efficiency and utilization analysis • Detailed filters by date, aircraft, airport, captaincy, simulator, or duty type Export clean PDF summaries for airline reviews, audits, and interviews. - EASA / FAA / ICAO / CCAR / TC Logbook Exports Create official logbook exports in globally accepted formats, ready for: • Airline audits • Check rides • Simulator assessments • Career interviews - Certificates & Endorsement Tracking • Medical certificates • Licenses & type ratings • Language proficiency • Dangerous Goods Operation Endorsements Automatic expiry monitoring with timely alerts. - Advanced Sync & Data Security • Fully automatic iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optional manual sync control for maximum flexibility • Secure storage — your data stays private and protected - Easy Data Migration Import your existing records from: • Other logbook apps • Airline exports • Spreadsheet formats Move your history without losing data or accuracy. - Refined Experience • Continuous UI enhancements • Stability improvements and minor fixes • Optimized performance for daily professional use - Plans & Access • Free Plan Create and manage up to 50 flight entries with essential logbook tools. • Pro Subscription Unlock: • Unlimited entries • Automated flight & roster logging • EASA / FAA / FRM monitoring • Simulator tracking • Advanced analytics & reporting • Lifetime Access for Existing Users All users who purchased before version 4.26.2 retain full lifetime access — no subscription required. Whether you’re managing airline rosters, tracking fatigue compliance, or maintaining a career-ready logbook, Pilot Logbook delivers the precision, automation, and regulatory confidence modern pilots expect. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.murathan.tech/privacy-policy

About

FlightTime24

This app helps pilots track consecutive 24-hour flight time by logging departure and arrival times. It calculates total flight time and shows when older flight hours expire. Optional upgrades add features like unlimited leg tracking and duty/rest period calculations.

Highlights
  • Consecutive 24-hour flight time tracking
  • Log Out and In times
  • Track total flight time
  • Time rolling off indicator
  • Local and UTC time switching
  • Dark mode support
  • Configurable flight limits
Features
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Stay ahead of flight time, duty limits, pilot currency, and important aviation documents with FlightTime24—a streamlined cockpit companion built for pilots. Quickly record flight legs, monitor rolling 24-hour flight time, and see when previously logged time begins rolling off. Whether you’re preparing for another leg or reviewing your day, essential information remains close at hand. Key features: • Record flight legs with OUT, OFF, ON, and IN times • Monitor rolling 24-hour flight time and remaining time • View current and archived flight legs • Track duty periods, flight-deck duty, and required rest • Monitor day, night, takeoff, landing, and autoland currency • Configure tracking for Part 61, Part 121, or Part 135 operations • Track expiration dates for medical certificates, passports, visas, IDs, permits, vaccines, and more • Keep document photos and scanned copies locally on your device • Calculate flight and block time • Time calculator and converter • Fuel score calculator • Choose between local time and UTC • Display durations in hours and minutes or decimal hours Your records remain on your device. If your subscription lapses, your saved information is retained and becomes available again when you renew. Previously stored document images remain viewable without an active subscription. FlightTime24 uses a clean, focused interface to reduce mental math and keep essential information organized—so you can spend less time managing records and more time flying. FlightTime24 is an organizational and calculation aid. Pilots remain responsible for verifying all information and complying with applicable regulations, company procedures, and operational requirements. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FlightMate4 screens
FlightTime244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlightTime24 at every 2 days against FlightMate's every 3 weeks. FlightTime24 also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). FlightMate's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FlightMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FlightTime24 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FlightMate against 5.0 for FlightTime24. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightMate ships an update every 3 weeks, FlightTime24 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlightMate versus FlightTime24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightMateFlightTime24
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErol MURATHANJordan Finke

Customer experience

FlightMate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FlightTime24

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightMate

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
1 purchases

FlightTime24

One-time1
  • Unlimited Legs$4.99

Questions

Is FlightMate free?
FlightMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlightTime24 free?
FlightTime24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlightMate or FlightTime24?
FlightMate and FlightTime24 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do FlightMate or FlightTime24 have ads?
Neither FlightMate nor FlightTime24 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightMate or FlightTime24?
FlightMate ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlightTime24 every 2 days. Most recently, FlightMate was updated on October 12, 2026 and FlightTime24 on October 10, 2026.

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